Writing Tips

5 Easy Ways to Write Your Book – There is more than one way to write a book. I often have authors tell me they do not know where to start when writing a book. In this post, I am going to share five ways that I have used to write a book to help you get started in the right direction.

6 Essential Books for Fiction Authors – In November 2012, I started the transition from writing non-fiction exclusively to learning to write fiction stories. This was a scary transition for me as the process is very different for each. However, in my extensive research, I have found 6 essential books for fiction authors that I recommend. I have read all of these books and several will be used as reference books for years to come.

Editing Tips

5 Steps to Self-Editing Your Writing – Poor editing detracts from the reader’s experience, and it also can cast you in a bad light as an author. Needless to say, good editing is a huge part of being a successful author. In this post, we’re going to cover 5 steps to self-editing your writing, but first, I wanted to share a few resources that I have found helpful when it comes to editing. After all, knowing what punctuation to use, proper grammar, etc. really is the first step to self-editing your work.

What to Look for When Hiring an Editor – Before hiring an editor, there are several things you will want to look at and ask before agreeing to work with them. In this post, we’ll share four things you want to know before you consider working with an editor.

Recommended Editors – We get asked a lot who we recommend for editing. Here are a few options for you to research.

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